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The character "峄" specifically denotes Mount Yi in Shandong Province, functioning primarily as a geographical name. Its traditional form, "嶧", is structurally composed of the mountain radical (山) on the left, denoting its association with mountainous terrain, and the component "睪" on the right, which historically provided phonetic indication. The simplified form "峄" retains the mountain radical while incorporating a simplified phonetic component derived from "睪". In its usage, the character has carried this topographical reference without acquiring broader lexical meanings.
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